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Anxiety

Melly

Hi, I would like to hear from others who are helping their young people to cope with increased anxiety levels in their teens. In particularly if they are health related. I currently try and use exercise, relaxation, time alone and distraction ...

Melly

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  • I have constant anxiety. Basically, I have had phobias since I was around three years old: dogs, thunderstorms, fire-works, contamination, illness, health anxiety, death, cars, accidents........The one thing I am not scared of is public speaking and being on stage!.

    I have co-existing OCD which means that I wash my hands too much, wash cutlery over and over, and I do not like other people touching my cutlery or moving it about.

    I also have generalised and constant tension along with the physical symptoms of anxiety: sweaty hands, lump in throat,  shaking and sleeplessness occur about once every few days, whenever I get really worked up. I have had these problems for as far back as I can remember. I am constantly on edge. I have received psychological therapy but it did not really help. My best therapy has been having a support worker going places with me. My support worker has suggested that I try hypnosis, but I am sceptical. However, it may be worth a try

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  • I have constant anxiety. Basically, I have had phobias since I was around three years old: dogs, thunderstorms, fire-works, contamination, illness, health anxiety, death, cars, accidents........The one thing I am not scared of is public speaking and being on stage!.

    I have co-existing OCD which means that I wash my hands too much, wash cutlery over and over, and I do not like other people touching my cutlery or moving it about.

    I also have generalised and constant tension along with the physical symptoms of anxiety: sweaty hands, lump in throat,  shaking and sleeplessness occur about once every few days, whenever I get really worked up. I have had these problems for as far back as I can remember. I am constantly on edge. I have received psychological therapy but it did not really help. My best therapy has been having a support worker going places with me. My support worker has suggested that I try hypnosis, but I am sceptical. However, it may be worth a try

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